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JD Vance Under Fire for Baseless Claims Against Haitian Immigrants

Ohio officials and community leaders debunk Vance's accusations of pet theft and disease spread by Haitian immigrants.

An AI-generated image of Donald Trump holding a kitten and a duck. Social media has been flooded with images, gifs and videos of Trump with animals.
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JD Vance in Phoenix on Sept. 5, 2024.
US Senator and Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance speaks during a campaign event at Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix, Arizona, on September 5, 2024. (Photo by Olivier Touron / AFP) (Photo by OLIVIER TOURON/AFP via Getty Images)

Overview

  • White House and local leaders condemn JD Vance's statements as dangerous and racially biased.
  • Springfield police confirm no reports of pets being harmed by Haitian immigrants.
  • Rumors of pet abductions and consumption circulate on right-wing social media despite lack of evidence.
  • Haitian immigrants in Springfield are legally present and contributing to the local economy.
  • Tensions rise in Springfield following Vance's comments, leading to increased harassment of the Haitian community.